School debating in Australia is primarily organised by The Australian Debating Federation and its eight affiliates. The focus of the debating year is the Australian National Schools Debating Championships, at which the team that is to represent Australia at the World Schools Debating Championships is selected.
Read more about School Debating In Australia: Australian Debating Federation (ADF), Australian National Schools Debating Championships, Debating Unions or Associations Affiliated To The Australian Debating Federation, External Links
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